The Solar Tech Support company was the only one to respond to a request for someone to supply and fit a new inverter for our solar panels after our old one finally expired after 26 years. Ron kept us well informed throughout, came and ascertained that the issue was down to the inverter having failed then sourced and fitted a new one. He got the system up and running again, set up the wi-fi performance feedback and took away the old inverter for disposal. By acting promptly and fitting the job around existing commitments we were able to get our solar power unit back in operation with minimal delay in the short while before we were due to go away for a week. The work was carried out very professionally and we were asked to confirm that all was in order the following day. I was impressed that, having recently taken on additional work for GivEnergy customers we were able to keep our solar panel down-time to a minimum. I would highly recommend for prompt attention and first-rate service.
Solar Panel Maintenance in Wakefield
- 25 minutes from our Leeds base
- Physical inspection + settings audit
- Written report within 24 hours
Standard system (up to 12 panels, 1 inverter, 1 battery). Larger systems quoted on enquiry. Wakefield is core coverage — flexible scheduling.
Book maintenance visitRemote health check — £145Excellent support. He is extremely knowledgeable and his experience is second to none. I have GivEnergy equipment and he sorted out my solar problems remotely. He was understanding and patient and excellent to deal with. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Great communication from start to finish No question unanswered and very knowledgeable
Wow!!! I have a Givenergy system. The battery stopped charging and depleted fully. Obviously Givenergy went into administration, so I was working with the reseller / installer to get it fixed. They told me they couldn't resolve it and the best they could do was offer me a replAcement at cost, so basically having to buy a new system. I happened to come across STS when searching for how to fix it myself. Ronald has been a god send, within 2 days all is working perfectly and set up correctly. When it comes to experts. He truly is the expert. If you have issues with your Givenergy system and don't know where to go for good help, give him call. 07944 877329. Thanks Ronald, regards Neil W
I contacted Solar Tech Support with an issuewith my solar and Ron went out of his way to help me. Despite the fact that I'm situated hundreds of miles away and he knew there'd be no business opportunity from my inquiry, Ron still chased solutions and helped me get an understanding of what I needed to do. I love working with people like this, people with integrity and service at the heart of what they do. I just wish hew was nearer!
I have a GivEnergy system consisting of two batteries, two inverters and a controlling EMS (Energy Management System) which has not worked since Nov 2025. After six months I discovered Solar Tech Support, reached out to them and Ron phoned me back – how often do you get that service? Could not be more helpful – worked directly with me over the phone, outside what I would call normal working hours. Lucid explanations and we were able to discuss the issues and history using camera and email history. As this was a very rare setup, Ron was able to access an EMS expert in the field to confirm the solution. One sunny day in, I am now only paying for standing charge and a few pence for spikes in grid consumption while battery catches up with house demand.
What we typically find on Wakefield maintenance visits
These are the issues that come up most often on Wakefield systems during annual inspections. None of them trigger an alert in your monitoring portal — they can only be found by an engineer on-site.
Roof-mounted DC isolators are the most failure-prone component in the UK solar fleet. On Wakefield systems — particularly the coalfield-era semis — moisture ingress and thermal cycling over 10+ years causes internal contacts to degrade. Some models are subject to manufacturer recalls. We check every isolator on every visit.
After a decade of exposure, MC4 connectors on Wakefield roofs develop water ingress and internal corrosion. This creates resistance that silently reduces output — sometimes by 10–15% — and can eventually cause arcing. Found on roughly one in three older systems we inspect across the district.
Fronius IG and Solis Mini string inverters from Mark Group installs are now at or past their expected 10-year lifespan. During maintenance visits we benchmark generation output against expected yield — a declining trend often indicates the inverter is degrading internally before it fails completely. Early identification lets you plan the replacement rather than dealing with an emergency.
GivEnergy battery systems across Wakefield frequently run charge schedules that don't match the homeowner's actual tariff. Firmware updates reset settings, tariff switches aren't reflected in the inverter configuration, and some systems were never properly set up after installation. We audit every setting during the visit and align them to your current tariff.
What the engineer checks on every visit
Every maintenance visit follows the same structured inspection — regardless of system brand, age, or property type.
Visual check of every panel for cracks, delamination, hotspots, soiling, and bird damage. Mounting frames and fixings inspected for corrosion. Cable clips and trunking checked for UV degradation. Light cleaning included where safe.
DC and AC isolator operation tested. Consumer unit connections checked. Earth bond continuity verified. Cable entry points inspected for water ingress. Any signs of heat damage, arcing, or loose connections flagged immediately.
Inverter physically inspected for fan noise, heat discolouration, and error indicators. Generation output compared to expected yield for your system size and orientation. Battery cell balance reviewed, charge cycles analysed, firmware version noted.
Export limit verified against DNO agreement. Charge schedules reviewed for your tariff. CT clamp confirmed. Monitoring portal checked. Written report delivered within 24 hours — findings, photos, and prioritised actions. Faults requiring separate repair are quoted in the report.
Maintenance pricing — Wakefield
Up to 12 panels, 1 inverter, 1 battery. Full physical inspection, electrical checks, settings audit, written report.
Multi-string arrays, battery stacks, or commercial-scale. Same thorough inspection, priced for the complexity.
Performance analysis and settings review from monitoring data. No visit needed. Details →
All prices include labour. One-off visit — no subscription. No travel charge for Wakefield. Full maintenance service details →
Maintenance visits across the Wakefield district
Every town in the Wakefield district is core coverage. Same pricing and scheduling throughout — no additional travel charges.
We also cover the wider region — Yorkshire-wide maintenance · Full Wakefield area guide
More solar services in Wakefield
On-site fault diagnosis and repair — inverter failures, battery issues, generation loss. From £295.
Solar repair →End-of-life Fronius or Solis out, new hybrid in. Supplied, installed, commissioned. From £1,495.
Inverter replacement →Battery backup wiring for power cuts. Many GivEnergy systems in Wakefield have batteries but no EPS circuit.
EPS installation →Retrofit a battery to your FiT-era array. Store daytime generation and charge overnight on cheap tariffs.
Battery retrofit →Solar maintenance in Wakefield — common questions
When was your Wakefield solar system last checked?
If the answer is "never" or "not since Mark Group installed it" — you're not alone. Book a maintenance visit and we'll inspect every component, check all settings, and give you a clear picture of your system's health in a written report.
- Standard system from £195 · 1–2 hour visit
- Written report within 24 hours
- Don't need a visit? Remote health check £145
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